Description
Gold Rosy Barbs – Radiant Beauty and Vibrant Energy
Add a warm glow and lively movement to your freshwater aquarium with the stunning Gold Rosy Barb (Pethia conchonius golden variant). Known for their shimmering golden-yellow bodies and active schooling behavior, these barbs bring vibrant color and spirited charm to any community tank.
Gold Rosy Barbs are peaceful, social fish that thrive in groups, creating dynamic displays of color and activity. Their hardy nature and easy care requirements make them a popular choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists.
Key Features:
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Glowing Golden-Yellow Body: Bright, radiant coloration that lights up the tank
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Peaceful & Social: Best kept in schools of 6 or more to encourage natural schooling behavior
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Hardy & Adaptable: Tolerant of a range of freshwater conditions, making care simple
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Great Community Fish: Compatible with other peaceful species of similar size
Care Guidelines:
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Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons for a small school
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Water Temp: 74–79°F (23–26°C)
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pH Range: 6.0–7.5
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Diet: Omnivorous – high-quality flakes, pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods
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Lifespan: 4–6 years with proper care
Tip: Provide a planted aquarium with plenty of swimming space to highlight their radiant colors and energetic behavior.
Bring golden warmth and lively spirit to your aquarium with Gold Rosy Barbs — a dazzling and delightful addition to any freshwater community.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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